Hingham Little League Board of Directors Meeting

December 10, 2003

Hingham Rec Center



The first meeting of the Hingham Little League Board of Directors was called to order at 8:00 pm on December 10, 2003 at the Hingham Rec Center.



Board of Directors present were: Rob Blomberg, Mike Bynarowicz, Dave Canepa, Melissa Flanagan, Tom Golden, Joe Granatino, Mark Igo, Bob Keyes, Mike Letorney, Rick Linehan, Owen McConville, Amy McGuiggan, Elliot Sherman and Rick West. The only Board member absent was Steve Hughes.



A review of the HLL Board of Director List of telephone numbers, addresses and emails occurred and corrections made. These corrections to the HLL BOD List will be forwarded in a separate email note.



After reviewing schedules we decided that the HLL BOD meetings would take place on Monday night at 7:30 pm at the Hingham Rec Center. Upcoming meetings will be held on the following dates: 12/20/03; 1/12/04; 1/26/04; 2/2/04; 2/9/04; 3/1/04; 3/15/04; 3/22/04; 4/5/04; 4/12/04; 4/19/04; and 4/26/04. Starting on 5/3/03 when the season begins we decided to have weekly meetings every Monday night throughout the season.



A preliminary agenda had been drafted by Elliot Sherman and Mark Igo. The proposed agenda was reviewed. We decided to have tonight’s meeting focus on rules concerning the Little League Constitution and election of all officers.



Elliot reviewed the Little League Constitution, the by Laws and our ability to make local rules and regulations applicable to HLL. He also reviewed our need to incorporate HLL. Hingham Youth Hockey is incorporated. Hingham Youth Baseball had been incorporated as well. As a group we discussed 501 C-3 and the rules around filing as a Public Charity. We agreed that following up on these items were priority items once we elected offices for the HLL Board. Once incorporated we will be required to produce annual reports. Incorporation will also create a separate identity for tax purposes.



We proceeded to the election of officers. Prior to accepting nominations and voting on candidates we individually reviewed the job descriptions for each position and/or committee.



The results of the voting under Article VII and by specific Section were as follows:

Section 2-President-Rick Linehan

Section 3-Vice President-Elliot Sherman

Section 4-Secretary-Joe Granatino

Section 5-Treasurer-Bob Keyes

Section 6-Player Agent-Mike Letorney

Section 7-Safety Officer-Owen McConville

Section 8-Coaching Coordinator-Mark Igo



The results of the voting under Article VIII and by specific Section were as follows:

Section 1-Executive Committee-Rob Blomberg, Mike Bynarowicz, Bob Keyes, Rick Linehan and Rick West



The results of the voting under Article IX and by specific Section were as follows:

Section 1-Nominating Committee-Tom Golden, Mike Letorney and Elliot Sherman

Section 2-Membership Committee-Melissa Flanagan, Joe Granatino and Amy McGuiggan

Section 3-Finance Committee-Mike Bynarowicz, Tom Golden, Mark Igo plus Bob Keyes (The Treasurer is automatically on this committee).

Section 4-Buildings and Property Committee-Tom Golden, Steve Hughes and Bob Keyes

Section 5-Grounds Committee- Tom Golden, Steve Hughes and Bob Keyes

Section 6-Playing Equipment Committee-Steve Hughes, Owen McConville and Rick West

Section 7-Managers Committee-Rob Blomberg, Mark Igo, Mike Letorney, Elliot Sherman and Rick West

Section 8-Umpire Committee-Dave Canepa was appointed as the Chief Umpire. Discussion had occurred earlier in the meeting and the motion to create an Umpire Coordinator position was approved. Once we reached this section of the HLL Constitution we noted that this position was already listed as Chief Umpire. Others included Mark Igo and Rick West plus Rick Linehan. (The President is automatically on this committee).

Section 9-District Committee-Tom Golden and Mike Letorney plus Rick Linehan. (The President is automatically on this committee).

Section 10-Auxillary/Sponsor Committee-Mike Bynarowicz, Melissa Flanagan and Bob Keyes

Section 11-Auditing Committee-Rob Blomberg, Mike Letorney and Elliot Sherman

Section 12-Election Committee-Rob Blomberg, Dave Canepa and Amy McGuiggan

Section 13-Major League Committee-Joe Granatino was elected Major League Vice President. Amy McGuiggan and Rick West are also on this committee.

Section 14-Minor League Committee- Mike Letorney was elected Minor League Vice President. Mike Bynarowicz and Owen McConville are also on this committee.

Section 15- Farm League Committee- Rick Linehan was elected Farm League Vice President. Steve Hughes and Mark Igo are also on this committee.

Section 16-Other Committees-by Board vote the position of Publicity/Special events was created. Melissa Flanagan and Amy McGuiggan will serve as co-chairs.

It was proposed but not voted upon that a Summer Baseball Travel Committee be created in the future.



From a priority standpoint the next steps are to secure the Little League Charter, focus on membership, identify other areas of greatest importance and create an agenda for the 12/22 meeting. All Board members were asked to forward their thoughts by email to Rick Linehan prior to the next meeting.



The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 pm.



Submitted by Rob Blomberg 12/11/03